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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 461.07 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 461.07 and 145.17 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 461.07 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/461.07 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 461.07 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 66,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,933.53/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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